PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: “An important and most helpful book for everybody. It delivers more power to you!” -Larry King, host, LARRY KING LIVE
“No magic elixirs or mumbo jumbo; just straight-talking, easy-to understand, easy-to-remember, and easy-to-use principles of persuasion and negotiation??secrets I??ve seen in action when Bob Mayer has successfully negotiated for me.” -David Crosby, singer/songwriter (Crosby, Stills & Nash)
“Bob Mayer is a world-class negotiator who demystifies the art of getting what you want.” -Nolan Bushnell, “Father Of The Video Game Industry”
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Today??s super negotiator has to be a versatile problem solver, seeking hard-bargain results with a soft touch. With punch and panache, Bob Mayer shows you how to make the grade, revealing powerful negotiating tools drawn from a unique blend of sources:
? Recent advances in psychology, linguistics, trial advocacy, sales, and management communications??the cutting edge of the art of performance.
? Tips, tricks, and techniques from 200 of the world??s masters??the legendary street and bazaar merchants of Bombay, Istanbul, Cairo, and Shanghai.
? Mayer??s own “been there, done that” years as a lawyer representing thousands of clients (from foreign government agencies and mega-corporations to some of the world??s best-known actors, authors, and athletes), negotiating deals on everything from amphitheaters to Zero aircraft.
You??ll learn what works??and what doesn??t??when you??re up against a stone wall??or your ideas are being rejected??or you??re confronted with hostility and anger. Included is the highly acclaimed Deal Maker??s Playbook, a collection of step-by-step “how-to??s” and “what-to??s” for 38 common negotiating situations such as:
? Buying a car ? Leasing an apartment ? Dealing with the IRS ? Interviewing for a Job ? Buying a franchise ? Getting out of debt
It??s all here??the fancy footwork and magic moves for outgunning, outmaneuvering, and out-negotiating the other person. And the techniques for developing life skills that will dramatically enhance your chances of professional success and personal satisfaction.